By Aaron Miller-
A man taking time lapse images of the Milky Way appears to have captured a series of odd light swirls in the sky, sparking renewed discussions about ufos in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Artist Wes Snyder is well known in the Southeast for his coastal photography — particularly images taken at night — but even he is at a loss for what the rotating red trails might be.
The lights are seen multiple times in his video. Snyder describes the movement as defying easy explanation, when taking into account the time lapse process: Each photo is taken with a 10-second exposure, with one second in between.
Wes Snyder, said he was recording time lapse photos off the Outer Banks in September when he found mysterious “red trails” that some say are UFOs. Others believe it is military craft.
He explained that the photos were taken between 8 and 10 p.m. on Sept. 27, with cameras facing west, toward the mainland. Snyder says the trails were “visible for 10-20 minutes.” The video was only recently posted online, because of the time it takes to edit images taken simultaneously by three cameras, he said. “We (the Outer Banks) are not too far away from a bombing range and eastern North Carolina is known for lots of military aircraft,” Snyder said. “My bet is that it’s military aircraft training over the Pamlico Sound. “All I want to know is, how can I get a ride in whatever it was,” he added.
“I’ve caught thousands of plane trails and never have any of them looked like this, so I’m certain they are not your typical aircraft,” Snyder told McClatchy news. “I’ve caught these trails before in several other time lapses, but I have yet to figure out what kind of plane possibly has these capabilities. … Whatever they are, they have some incredible maneuverability.”
The video has bene shared several times and are being examined for authenticity by ufo expert enthusiasts.
Ufos continue to arouse interest whenever they appear because of their mysterious nature which is different to the conforming properties of other flying objects or machinery ever known to man. Their phenomenal speed and often transforming nature has long been a wonder to observers who always behold their presence with amazement.
Ufos have appeared in many forms and shapes, and at various sites and venues. They are one of the most fascinating objects of uncertainty and continuous study, and have drawn a range of academic interest in the topic,